Jorg Stamen built this model a very long time ago, just to clear the air. His interpretation of the model model is awesome. It is better to separate the roof panel than try and fold it, actually, that holds true for side and bottom panels too. This allows you to reenforce them and make a very squared model. The Interior details are great and the seats deserve some cloth glued over them, for texture. I would double the insides with some 110 lb. card stock and slip some corner pieces. This model will warp as it absorbs moisture if not built stiff. My son, then 6, now 14, beat the living hell out of that model, it took serious abuse. I intend to build it again. This time with the outside probably made from aluminum flashing. It truly is a masterpiece.
You can do
AirDave a favor by posting a complete build thread of one of his "Pay for" models. That would allow you to post a link to his site, which is commercial, and we only allow links to commercial sites if you build a model you purchased from that site. That goes for any commercial model. In case you didn't know. Otherwise, links to FREE ONLY models are allowed. Not that you posted or did anything wrong. Just some factoids. nice job. I find small models difficult to build. I have large hands. You did a great job on AirDave's model. I am sure you will do the same with J0rg Stamen's interpretation.
Both designers got the top and bottom wrong though (Something you could correct!) . Below are some pictures of the restored Galileo, the real one, used in the series. You can find all the pictures you need here:
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